chemical that causes mothballs smell
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- Moth balls contain a toxic chemical, either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. Both become a gas when exposed to air and cause that pungent moth ball smell. These gases are irritating to the eyes and lungs and may cause headache, dizziness and nausea.
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A Common Household Chemical That Can Cause Lung Damage Health Warnings. Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences report that exposure to a chemical found in mothballs, air fresheners, and toilet deodorizers can cause lung damage and possibly even lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
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Mothballs - Regulation, Proper Uses and Alternatives Another common mistake is using mothballs in gardens or other outdoor locations to control insects, snakes or other wildlife. Using mothballs outside can harm children, pets and other animals. Mothballs used outdoors can also contaminate soil, plants and water. The information below contains additional resources for the proper use of mothballs and some alternative methods of controlling clothes moths.
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The danger in mothballs Exposure to the chemical naphthalene – found in some moth balls, tobacco smoke, emissions from coal-and wood-burning stoves and even some house paints – can damage kids’ DNA in ways that may raise cancer risk.
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Talk Cough and mothball smelling mucus. I've had a cough for about two weeks. It started out very mucusy/phlegmy, and has dried up a lot to the point it's really just a tickle. However, when I cough, which generally produces some green phlegm it smells/ tastes like mothballs. Anyone had any experience of this? Dr Google was very unhelpful.
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What is 'Mothballing' Mothballing refers to the use of pesticides to prevent damage to clothing or other goods that are stored for a long time and may be subject to damage from moths or moth larvae.
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Alternatives  to Mothballs Mothballs are extremely toxic! Mothballs are made of white crystals of two very dangerous chemicals, para-dichlorobenzene (1,4-dichlorobenzene) and/or naphthalene. Both chemicals are solid at room temperature but produce very strong, toxic vapors. Mothballs are sold as flakes or pressed into cakes.
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Mothballs Cats are more sensitive to the toxic effects of mothballs, but dogs are more likely to ingest mothballs. Naphthalene mothballs, or old-fashioned mothballs, are considered the most toxic type of mothball. Modern PDB mothballs are less toxic but still can cause illness, especially when ingested. Clinical signs of mothball poisoning include vomiting, mothball-scented breath, pale or brown gums, weakness or lethargy, difficulty breathing, tremors, seizures, and organ failure (e.g., liver, kidneys).
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- HOW TO USE: 1  Find the location where the mice are entering your home. 2  Place several moth balls in an open container as close to their entry point as you can. 3  If you are at all worried about using an open container, you can also use a secure container with a lid that you can punch or drill holes into.
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- Any moth balls used to deter snakes must be removed as soon as the snake is gone. The smell of moth balls may make some people ill with headaches, nausea and breathing problems. They are also poisonous to people and pets. Children may eat moth balls because they resemble candies or gum balls.
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- Mothballs are nearly 100% active ingredient, and the active ingredient may be either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. Each active ingredient can cause different health effects if the exposure is high enough. Mothballs slowly turn from solids to toxic vapor.
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Environmental Problems: Landfills The mixture of chemicals like bleach and ammonia in landfills can produce toxic gases and odor that can significantly impact the quality of air in the vicinity of the landfill. Hydrogen sulphide produced in landfills smells similar to rotten eggs. Landfill gases do not remain on-site.
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Exposure to Flavoring Chemicals Diacetyl is a chemical that was found to be a prominent volatile constituent in butter flavoring and air at the microwave popcorn plant initially investigated by NIOSH. Diacetyl is also known as the alpha-diketone, 2,3-butanedione, or by its Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number, 431-03-08.
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- Moths don't like cedar and will keep away from its scent. 3. Use lavender oil. For a natural moth repellent, use some natural lavender oil. Wipe down your wardrobe with hot water and a few drops of oil. Put a couple of drops on the duster when polishing in the bedroom or living room.Add a few drops to the softener compartment of your clothes washer or to the final rinse of a hand wash.This will give all your laundry a delicious fresh smell and certainly keep the moths away. 1  Place lavender accessories around your home and in your wardrobe for everyday, natural prevention of moths.ut a couple of drops on the duster when polishing in the bedroom or living room. Add a few drops to the softener compartment of your clothes washer or to the final rinse of a hand wash. This will give all your laundry a delicious fresh smell and certainly keep the moths away.
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Why are Moths Attracted to Flame? (Soundbite of music) ELLIOTT: As we pursued the moth-flame connection for this week's Science Out of the Box segment, we found a few theories out there. For the first, we turn to Dr. May Berenbaum. She's the head of the department of entomology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Hello there.
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House Smell House Smell. Let's face it. Sometimes the home where eldercare takes place can get a bit . . . smelly. Everything from incontinence accidents, medication side effects, closed windows, poor hygiene, and a penchant for mothballs can conspire to make your house lose its once-cheerful, cozy, clean odors. Time to freshen the air with these strategies:
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Clothes Moth See Why Mothballs Should NOT Be Used for details about not using mothballs. Most infestations can be eliminated with proper storage of clean clothes combined with cleaning of closets and draws, and trapping of male moths. Clothes moth larva, about 1/2 long. Clothes moth cocoons on fabric.lothes moth traps. Clothes moths are not attracted to light like other moths but instead tend to seek darker areas or dim light. This behavior makes them difficult to detect in dark closets and drawers.
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Chemoreception Chemicals detected by chemoreception are small molecules that can readily diffuse through a fluid. Airborne odor molecules must be small enough to become volatile (less than 400 molecular mass), and taste molecules are generally soluble in aqueous solutions.
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Mothballs Share. Mothballs are pesticides that slowly release a gas vapor to kill and repel moths (and their larvae) and other insects. Mothballs are also used to repel snakes, mice, and other animals, though this use is not recommended and can be harmful to pets, children, and the environment.
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- Luckily, you can also get rid of the kitty litter smell by adding diatomaceous earth to the litter box. DE will will absorb moisture in the box and eliminate the smell; it will also repel any worms, larvae, or parasites in the litter box.
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Naphthalene in Moth Balls and Toilet Deodorant Cakes This condition has been seen in people, particularly children, after they have eaten moth balls containing naphthalene. Some of the symptoms that may occur after exposure to large quantities of naphthalene are fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. The skin may become pale or yellow-coloured.
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- What are some products that contain paradichlorobenzene Mothballs containing paradichlorobenzene are solids that turn into toxic gas that kills moths. In 2010, there are over thirty products registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that contain paradichlorobenzene.
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- If a pet eats a mothball made of paradichlorobenzene, they may have vomiting, tremors, and/or abdominal pain. Paradichloro-benzene may also cause kidney and liver damage in pets. What happens to paradichlorobenzene when it enters the body In humans, paradichlorobenzene is distributed in the blood, fat, and breast milk.
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There are alternatives to the dangers of mothballs Mothballs, one of the most common methods to control clothes moths, need to be recognized as a pesticide that when misused can be harmful to humans or animals, according to pest management experts and toxicologists from Oregon State University.t is also a legal requirement. Never mix active ingredients, such as naphthalene and paradichlorobezene, when using mothballs, Stone said. Mothballs must be used in an airtight space, such as a garment bag or well-sealed container, never in an open closet or plastic garbage bag, according to the authors.
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- Moth Ball oder. My husband has also developed an mothball oder and sometimes a rubbery and a metallic order at different times. He does smoke, has had dentures for many yrs before this order came about. He is 54 and I just started smelling this in the past 3 maybe 4 yrs.
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mothball (môth′bôl′, mŏth′-) n. 1. A marble-sized ball, originally of camphor but now of naphthalene, stored with clothes to repel moths. 2. mothballs. a. A condition of long storage for possible future use: put the battleship into mothballs. b. A condition of being set aside or discarded: have put the plan into mothballs.